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Congratulations to UCI’s newest graduates! We celebrate their tremendous achievement. For those of us in higher education, June is a time to reflect. I encourage all our community members and supporters to join us, to take a moment to take stock and appreciate all you’ve accomplished throughout the year.
For those continuing their academic journey at UCI, UCI Libraries remain open throughout the summer. Whether they are searching for a fun summer read, need help with research, or are looking to learn new programming skills, we have on-demand resources for students, staff, and faculty.
Our newest library exhibit, 400 Years of Shakespeare’s First Folio, is now on display in Langson Library during regular library hours. If you haven’t had the pleasure yet, summer is perfect time to visit.
Learn about key LGBTQ+ milestones and figures at UC Irvine, in Orange County, and beyond. Also enjoy books, films, and art created by LGBTQ+ artists and honoring the community.
Published in 1623, Shakespeare’s First Folio was a landmark of printing at the time and, as of 2020, is the most expensive piece of literature ever auctioned. In celebration of the First Folio’s 400th anniversary, this exhibit delves into what makes this book so treasured, with special attention paid to the copy housed in the UCI Libraries Special Collections and Archives. Exhibit is on display on in Langson Library through December 2023.
Based on the American Library Association’s Celebrity READ campaign, the RxEAD poster series honors UCI’s researchers and faculty in medicine and healthcare. Spanning 2006 through 2020, the selection of posters in this exhibit feature UCI faculty and leaders photographed with their favorite books. Exhibit is on display on the 2nd floor of the Science Library through October 2023.
The traveling exhibit and companion website explore the archive of public health posters about AIDS at the National Library of Medicine that is rooted in the cultural output of artists, activists, and community workers. Their work continues to broadcast the message that, 40 years after the crisis began, AIDS is not over. Exhibit will be on display at the Grunigen Medical LibraryJuly 3 through August 13, 2023.
